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Originally Posted by Igottago
If anything it should tell the Flames and their few fans that are petrified of a rebuild, that tanking works. Even a mismanaged sewer of an organization like the Oilers is going to get their shot at the cup, thanks to having 2 of the elite forwards in the game -- that can only be acquired by getting high top picks. There is no middle ground.
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Oilers are still a bad example since it took 4 1st overall picks (including a generational talent) and top ten picks in 11 out of 13 seasons...but yeah you can overcome bad management if you suck for long enough.